Lemony Mediterranean White Bean Soup is easy to make in under half an hour. This chunky soup features a clear broth, Italian seasoning, and creamy beans.

Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan

Bowl of white bean soup garnished with a lemon wedge.

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White beans like cannellini, great northern beans, and navy beans are the perfect texture for soups. They're creamy yet hearty and don't fall apart.

If you enjoy recipes like tomato white bean soup and white bean lemon pesto orzo soup, you're sure to love Mediterranean White Bean Soup, as well.

It's easy to make on the stove with pantry staples you may already have in your kitchen. Seasoned with herbs and fresh lemon, it's perfect as either a starter or as light and cozy meal served with warm bread.

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Why you'll love this recipe

It's easy to make on the stove with 10 ingredients (plus salt and pepper).
It's ready to eat in under 30 minutes.
It's simple yet loaded with bright and comforting flavors.

Ingredients

Garlic, lemon, onion, celery, carrots, Italian parsley, jar of Italian seasoning, salt and pepper grinders, box of vegetable broth, bottle of olive oil, and cans of great northern beans.

Italian seasoning: If you don't have this dried herb blend on hand, you can substitute basil, oregano, or thyme (or a combination).

Fresh parsley: Feel free to use an equal amount of a different fresh herb, like dill. Or try a smaller amount of rosemary.

Canned white beans: Look for varieties labeled great northern beans, cannellini beans, white kidney beans, or navy beans.

Variations

Stir in your favorite greens when the soup is done cooking, such as baby spinach or chopped kale or Swiss chard
For extra umami flavor, stir in a tablespoon or two of tomato paste
If you like spicy food, sprinkle on a little crushed red pepper flakes
Serve with grated vegan parmesan cheese

Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.

Instructions

Onion sauteing in a large pot, carrots, celery, and garlic sauteing with the onions, broth coming up to a low boil, and a ladle in the finished soup.

In a large pot, saute the onion in olive oil until soft and slightly translucent.
Add the garlic, carrots, and celery and saute a few more minutes until soft.
Add the Italian seasoning and vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add the white beans and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through.
Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the parsley and lemon juice. Serve the Mediterranean White Bean Soup with lemon wedges, if desired.

Serving suggestions

Pot of Mediterranean white bean soup and serving in a bowl with a lemon wedge and spoon.

Mediterranean White Bean Soup is a delicious starter or main meal. Enjoy it on its own or with some toasty bread.

It pairs well with salads like cucumber orzo pasta salad, Italian potato salad with tomatoes, or a simple green salad with white balsamic dressing.

Storing and freezing

Leftover soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. If freezing, be sure to allow a little room at the top since the liquid will expand when frozen. Defrost the frozen soup in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

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Love and Veggies,

Amy